General Manager 4 - Food

Role Overview : Join a team that embraces your love for working with people, mentoring them as they achieve personal and professional goals! RELOCATION ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE! Sodexo's Campus Segment is seeking a General Manager 4 - Food to lead dining operations at the University of Maine at Farmington (UMF) . UMF is a vibrant public liberal arts college serving 1,500 undergraduate students in the scenic foothills of western Maine. As the General Manager, you will oversee all aspects of campus dining, including Resident Dining, Retail, Catering, and Summer Conferences. This highly visible role requires a dynamic leader who can balance operational excellence with creativity, financial performance, and strong client and community relationships. You will play a key role in shaping the dining experience on campus by implementing innovative programs, supporting sustainability initiatives, and ensuring a student-focused approach that aligns with UMF’s values. Incentives : RELOCATION ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE! What You'll Do : Oversee daily operations across multiple dining service lines, ensuring high-quality food and excellent customer service. Lead, mentor, and develop a team of managers, chefs, and frontline staff to foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and growth. Manage financial performance, including budgeting, forecasting, and achieving revenue and cost goals. Build and maintain strong client relationships with UMF leadership, faculty, staff, and students. Introduce creative dining concepts, local sourcing strategies, and sustainability practices that reflect the UMF community. Ensure compliance with Sodexo and university policies, as well as health, safety, and regulatory standards. Drive student engagement through active presence on campus, responsiveness to feedback, and innovative dining programs. What We Offer : Compensation is fair and equitable, partially determined by a candidate's education level or years of relevant experience. Salary offers are based on a candidate's specific criteria, like experience, skills, education, and training. Sodexo offers a comprehensive benefits package that may include : Medical, Dental, Vision Care and Wellness Programs 401(k) Plan with Matching Contributions Paid Time Off and Company Holidays Career Growth Opportunities and Tuition Reimbursement More extensive information is provided to new employees upon hire. What You Bring : Proven experience leading multi-unit dining or hospitality operations, preferably in a university or campus setting. Strong financial acumen with a record of meeting or exceeding performance targets. Experience managing union and non-union employees, with a passion for coaching and team development. Excellent communication and relationship-building skills to partner effectively with clients, staff, and students. A creative mindset with the ability to implement new programs and enhance the customer experience. Commitment to sustainability and community engagement. Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality, Business Administration, or a related field preferred; equivalent experience considered. Who We Are : At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better everyday for everyone and build a better life for all. We believe in improving the quality of life for those we serve and contributing to the economic, social, and environmental progress in the communities where we operate. Sodexo partners with clients to provide a truly memorable experience for both customers and employees alike. We do this by providing food service, catering, facilities management, and other integrated solutions worldwide. Our company values you for you; you will be treated fairly and with respect, and you can be yourself. You will have your ideas count and your opinions heard because we can be a stronger team when you’re happy at work. This is why we embrace diversity and inclusion as core values, fostering an environment where all employees are valued and respected. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to individuals regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, military status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. If you need assistance with the application process, please complete this form . Qualifications & Requirements : Minimum Education Requirement - Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience Minimum Management Experience – 5 years Minimum Functional Experience – 5 years